symbolic computing
[sɪmˈbɑːlɪk kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ]
noun
computação simbólica
1. A branch of computer science and mathematics dealing with the manipulation of symbols and expressions rather than numerical values, used to solve algebraic equations, calculus problems, and logical reasoning
Symbolic computing allows mathematicians to work with variables and algebraic expressions directly without assigning numerical values.
A computação simbólica permite que matemáticos trabalhem com variáveis e expressões algébricas diretamente sem atribuir valores numéricos.
2. The use of computer algebra systems to perform mathematical operations on symbols representing mathematical objects
MATLAB and Mathematica are popular tools for symbolic computing in research institutions.
MATLAB e Mathematica são ferramentas populares para computação simbólica em instituições de pesquisa.
Symbolic computing is primarily a technical and academic term used in university research, mathematics departments, and computer science fields in both Brazil and the USA. It represents an important distinction from numerical computing in scientific computing communities and is essential in fields like theoretical physics, pure mathematics, and engineering research.
Related Idioms & Phrases
push the limits of symbolic computing
leverage symbolic computing for problem-solving
harness the power of symbolic computing
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